Gibney Launches Special Strategic Immigration Task Force to Monitor and Respond to Future Challenges on Behalf of its Clients  

During the past few months, Gibney has observed the marked increase in anxiety from concerns surrounding the future of employment-based and family-based immigration. These concerns stem from current trends, hardships and injustices in global migration, but also the likelihood that significant changes will result from the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election and subsequent congressional actions. In a climate where political rhetoric has often painted immigrants as a threat rather than a strength, it’s easy to feel that we’ve lost sight of the critical role immigrants play in the success of our nation. Despite the challenges of navigating an increasingly complex political environment, we at Gibney continue to stand strong in our defense of immigrants—whether they are skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, workers filling essential roles across industries, or beloved family members.

While it is too soon to tell with precision what changes will emerge with the incoming Republican administration, we are likely to see a sharpened focus on national security; potential changes in family-based immigration; stricter enforcement of immigration laws, including workplace enforcement; greater scrutiny on employment-based immigration; and efforts to reduce certain backlogs in the immigration system through stricter eligibility criteria. The trends we’ve witnessed as a nation and the needs of U.S. employers for highly skilled foreign talent remains strong, particularly in STEM fields. Disparities will continue to exist—and likely grow—between the demands of U.S. employers who must attract and retain foreign talent, and immigration laws and policies that can meet these employers’ needs.

Gibney’s close-knit group of immigration practitioners have many years of experience serving a wide array of corporate and individual clients with diverse needs across a range of industries. Our commitment remains constant: to ensure that U.S. businesses and individuals can continue to access the global talent pool necessary to fuel growth and innovation. As we face new challenges given the recent political shifts, it is critical that we help organizations understand and respond to the implications of a changing administration on their immigration strategies.

As such, Gibney has assembled a team of experts who will take a special role in supporting the specific needs of its valued clients so that they may effectively navigate the complexities of the system and understand how potential changes will impact them. The task force will deliver Regulatory Monitoring and Analysis; Risk Assessment and Mitigation; Client Education; Crisis Management and Response; Strategic Planning; and Data Analytics and Reporting. By proactively addressing potential negative consequences, the task force can help employers navigate the ever-changing immigration landscape, minimize risks, and optimize their immigration programs.

We look forward to sharing insights here with you and helping our clients successfully navigate immigration needs in the coming months.